Swedish pop group ABBA celebrate winning the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest on stage at the Brighton Dome in England with their song Waterloo, April 6, 1974. The 68th Eurovision Song Contest is taking place in May in Malmö, Sweden. It will see acts from 37 countries vie for the continent’s …
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British Parliament passes bill to allow controversial deportations of migrants to Rwanda
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised on Monday to start sending asylum seekers to Rwanda within 10 to 12 weeks as the upper house of Parliament finally passed required legislation, delayed for weeks by attempts to alter the plan. PM Rishi Sunak promises deportation flights will begin within 10-12 weeks …
Read More »Nearly 30 cases of eclipse-related eye damage reported in Quebec so far
Quebec optometrists have confirmed 28 cases of eclipse-related eye damage since the solar event on April 8, and health officials say there could be far more. More data needed, not all injuries are permanent, doctor says Quebec optometrists have confirmed 28 cases of eclipse-related eye damage since the solar event …
Read More »40 cases of eclipse-related eye damage reported in Quebec so far
Quebec optometrists have confirmed 28 cases of eclipse-related eye damage since the solar event on April 8, and health officials say there could be far more. More data needed, not all injuries are permanent, doctor says Quebec optometrists have confirmed 28 cases of eclipse-related eye damage since the solar event …
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THE 19-day joint military exercise of Manila and Washington ending May 10 involving more than 16,000 troops – the greatest demonstration of allied muscle – has a clear message. The annual drills – dubbed Balikatan or “shoulder to shoulder – is concentrated in the northern and western parts of the …
Read More »Federal labour minister announces inquiry into B.C. port strike
Seamus O'Regan says workers and businesses need "long-term solutions" and the inquiry commission will present its findings next spring. Seamus O'Regan says workers and businesses need 'long-term solutions' to disputes Federal Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan says he has appointed an Industrial Inquiry Commission to dig deeper into the underlying causes …
Read More »Humans wiped out a native San Francisco butterfly. Now another species is filling its ‘big blue shoes’
For decades, conservationists have been restoring the biodiversity of San Francisco's coastal dunes. But a key piece of the puzzle was missing — until now. 'This is a historic occasion,' says scientist after dozens of silvery blue butterflies released For decades, conservationists have been restoring the biodiversity of San Francisco's …
Read More »Surge in Chinese ships in WPS
Navy says ‘out of normal’ presence amid Balikatan The number of Chinese vessels monitored in the West Philippine Sea has surged amid the annual Balikatan military exercises between Manila and Washington, the Philippine Navy said on Tuesday. Philippine Navy spokesperson for the WPS Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad said for the …
Read More »PBBM: No reason to fire VP
President Marcos on Tuesday said there is no need to replace Vice President Sara Duterte as Education Secretary amid questions on her loyalty as an alter-ego of the Chief Executive. Mr. Marcos also assured the public that his working relationship with Duterte will not be affected amid the feud between …
Read More »Cool eyewear for the hot summer
The heat is on, so this summer, we focus our eyes on protection from the glaring sun. Two brands come to mind: Tom Ford and Max Mara. Tom Ford is a provocative brand combining modernity and glamour since its launch in 2005. At the same time, it is influenced by …
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